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The First Minister met with the Secretary of State for Defence on 11 January 2011 where he pressed the Secretary of State for clarity on the timing and scope of the base review; for engagement with potentially affected communities to ensure that socio economic impacts of any changes can be properly assessed and submitted to the MoD prior to any decision; and for the UK Government to recognise its role in supporting communities that may...
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11 November 2010
In appraising orphan medicines to treat rare diseases, the SMC may, in addition to the standard assessment of clinical and cost-effectiveness, apply modifiers which consider other additional factors.
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11 November 2010
Between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 2010, there were the following referrals to the Energy Assistance Package (EAP) for families with children: Stage 2 (Benefits Advice) 2,421 Stage 3 (Insulation Measures) 828 Stage 4 (Heating and Insulation-Only -Measures) 1,349 Between 1 April 2010 and 27 September 2010, there were the following referrals for families with children: Stage 2 (Benefits Advice) 1,171 Stage 3 (Insulation Measures) 399 Stage 4 (Heating and Insulation-Only Measures) 2,098 A further extension of EAP assistance to families was made by this Government in May...
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3 November 2010
The appraisal of Laurencekirk railway station, undertaken by Scott Wilson Consultants for Aberdeenshire Council and the Scottish Executive, estimated that around 36,000 annual trips would be made to and from this station. From its opening in May 2009 to March 2010, 52,369 passenger journeys were made.
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28 October 2010
Details are as follows and include costs for the joint working programme, a process that aims to secure favourable conservation status on designated sites some of which may progress into section 7 agreements in the future: Grade No. of staff: % time Joint Working % Time Section 7 Cost...
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28 September 2010
The number of calls (a) received and (b) answered by Breathing Space, in each month since January 2010 is as follows: Month Received Answered January 2010 6,246 5,804 February 2010 5,364 4,903 March 2010 6,413 5,854 April 2010 5,881 5,541 May...
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21 September 2010
However, the extant guidance on the introduction and availability of newly licensed medicines published on 17 May 2010 provides a robust, equitable and transparent framework for NHS boards to make decisions about all newly licensed medicines and not just those to treat cancer.
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21 September 2010
Extant guidance contained within the Scottish Capital Investment Manual (SCIM) issued to NHS boards on 1 May 2009 already requires NHS boards to test all new build projects over £20 million for private finance.
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17 September 2010
These data are based on employee jobs rather than people in employment i.e. one person may have more than one job. Self-employed jobs are not included. 3.
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9 September 2010
However, my officials are keeping the position under review and should it appear that any member state may be allowed to retain conventional cages for egg production after January 2012, I shall raise the issue of a ban on intra-Community trade in these eggs with the Commissioner.